Eddie Murphyhas made someclassic comedy movies throughout the years, movies which will stand the test of time and keep viewers laughing for generations to come. He also madeDaddy Day Care. While the 2003 film holds a less-than-stellar 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it remains a nostalgic favorite for many, for reasons quite difficult to fathom, but for those morbidly curious to find out why, there’s good news!Daddy Day Carearrives on Netflix on December 1, and you may find out what all the fuss is about.
Daddy Day Caretells the story of Charlie Hinton (Murphy), a marketing executive who loses his job and finds an unlikely career path running a daycare out of his home. Joined by his best friend Phil (Jeff Garlin), Charlie takes on the challenge of managing unruly toddlers, skeptical parents, and a fierce rival in Miss Harridan (Anjelica Huston), who runs a prestigious preschool. Despite mixed critical reception,Daddy Day Carewas a commercial success, grossing over $160 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. The film also, somehow, inspired aCuba Gooding Jr.-led sequel, calledDaddy Day Campwhich opened in 2007 to less than stellar reception from, well, pretty much anybody.
What’s Eddie Murphy Up To At the Moment?
Murphy is still a busy man and remains in demand decades after making his breakthrough. He recently reprised his legendary role inBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fas Detective Axel Foley in Netflix’s reboot of the series, attempting to track down his kidnapped daughter.
Murphy is also, in highly exciting news, reprising hisiconic part as Donkeyin the upcomingShrek 5.Murphy revealed the news exclusively to Colliderduring an interview with our editor in chief,Steve Weintraub, earlier in the summer while promotingBeverly Hills Cop:
“We started doingShrek 4or[Shrek] 5months ago.I did this, I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this year, we’ll finish it up.Shrekis coming out, andDonkey’s gonna have his own movie. We’re gonna do Donkey as well. So we’re gonna do aShrek, and we’re doing a Donkey [movie]. I started recording Shrek, I think it’s coming out in 2025, and we’re doing a Donkey one next.”
Daddy Day Carecomes to Netflix on December 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on Eddie Murphy’s upcoming projects.
Daddy Day Care
